Kurt Wedberg in Torres del Paine National Park, Chile on the famous W Trek.
Founder, Sierra Mountaineering International, Inc.
Kurt founded Sierra Mountaineering International, Inc. in the fall of 1995 after returning from his first of three successful expeditions to Mt. Everest. With over 40 years of mountaineering experience in the Sierra Kurt has also guided 120+ expeditions to high peaks in Africa, Alaska, the Alps, Antarctica, Argentina, Bolivia, Ecuador, Indonesia, Mexico, Nepal, Peru, Russia, Tibet, and Turkey. He completed the Seven Summits in the Summer of 2012 after summiting Carstensz Pyramid in Indonesia. Kurt runs Sierra Mountaineering International, Inc. from his hometown of Bishop, CA along the slopes of the beautiful Eastern Sierra.
Kurt remains active in all aspects of guiding including rock climbing, ice climbing, backcountry skiing, Sierra peak ascents, and expeditions to high peaks worldwide. He is an instructor for SMI’s Avalanche Courses and is a lifetime professional member of the American Avalanche Association. Kurt is also a Leave No Trace Master Educator and has a BA in Political Science from California State University, Northridge.
When not guiding Kurt enjoys spending time with his wife Kelly and son Asher. Other interests include barbecuing, cooking, playing guitar, and staying active with his local church where he can occasionally be seen giving a sermon behind the pulpit.
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SpeakerCathryn CasonManager FAA, Los Angeles Airports District Office Read more about Cathryn Cason.Cathryn joined the Western Pacific Region as the Manager for the Airports District Office in November 2020. In this position, she works with a well-informed technical staff overseeing the Airport Improvement Program and the Passenger Facility Program. Prior to taking this position, Cathryn worked as the Lead Compliance Specialist in the Office of Airports in Washington, DC. During that time she had temporary assignments to the San Francisco Airports District Office as the Acting Assistant Manager, Southern Region as a Special Assistant, and the Los Angeles Airports District Office as the Acting Manager. Cathryn served in the Office of the Chief Counsel in policy division in Washington DC and in enforcement in Oklahoma City. |
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